Compact History

Ever wondered where your last name comes from? In this episode of Compact History, we trace the fascinating story of surnames — from ancient identifiers to modern-day family legacies. Discover how occupation, location, lineage, and even personality traits helped shape the names we still carry today.  Visit our website: Compact History Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #historypodcast #surnames #familyhistory #compacthistory #lastnameorigins #genealogy #historyfacts #names #onthisday #podcastepisode

From horse-drawn omnibuses rattling through cobbled streets to sleek electric trains zipping under cities, public transport has come a long way. In this episode of Compact History, we track the journey of how humans learned to move together — faster, farther, and more efficiently. Visit our website: Compact History Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #compacthistory #publictransport #transporthistory #urbanhistory #masstransit #trains #buses #trams #geographyeducation

What do an Egyptian temple, a French palace, and a London allotment have in common? They've all been shaped by the human instinct to cultivate, beautify, and transform the land. In this episode of Compact History, we trace The History of Gardening — from ancient oasis to modern pastime. Visit our website: Compact History Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #compacthistory #historyofgardening #gardeninghistory #horticulture #urbanfarming #landscapedesign #historypodcast

They jingle in your pocket, but coins have a far more epic backstory than you might think. In this episode of Compact History, we explore how tiny discs of metal became powerful tools of trade, propaganda, and empire-building. From ancient Lydia to modern currency, follow the fascinating history of coins. Visit our website: Compact History Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #compacthistory #coins #money #numismatics #currency #coinhistory #ancientcoins #romancoins #economichistory

Espionage has shaped world history from the shadows — from ancient secret agents and wartime codebreakers to the digital spies of today. In this episode of Compact History, we lift the curtain on the world's oldest profession (no, not that one) and explore how spying has evolved alongside civilisation itself. Visit our website: Compact History Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #history #spies #espionage #compacthistory #coldwar #CIA #KGB #intelligence #spystory #secretservice